iPhone 14/Plus Any 14 or 14 Plus users with OLED screen "wrinkles"?

[mattwestside]

I just bought a 14 Plus to see if the weight savings made a difference for in-hand comfort compared to the 14PM (it definitely does for me.)
However, I noticed that there is a small wrinkle in the OLED panel, under the glass, that doesn't look right. At first I thought it was something on the screen protector or glass, but it seems to be the actual panel.

I don't notice it much when using the phone in the daylight, but at night content or words in that area look slightly different. It's not a big deal to me, but was curious to see if this is a one-off or more widespread, and if I should take it to Apple to see if they'd swap it out.

In the attached image, if you draw a horizontal line to the right from the selfie camera, it's right by the edge of the light reflection.

Thanks for your help/opinions!

 

[JPack]

Don't see anything wrong.

 

[Jackbequickly]

I think you should relax and enjoy your phone.

 

[Apple_Tiger]

I don’t see anything wrong with it.

 

[floral]

You should exchange it to Apple... that looks very noticeable and could be a nuisance for multiple years :(
(I just hope it's in the return window.)

 

[mattwestside]

Just a quick update, the Apple rep took one look at the screen and replaced the phone. New one has zero issues. Thanks for the help!

 

[Hoyboy]

Don't see anything wrong.

Bump in screen next to light circle

 

[AppleWes]

Just a quick update, the Apple rep took one look at the screen and replaced the phone. New one has zero issues. Thanks for the help!

Glad they helped! I've had a past new iPhone with small mark or chip during manufacturing and Apple always was quick to replace, no questions asked within the 14 day window.

Main reason why I will always (and only) buy from Apple directly!

 

[DrSecretan]

It's hard to make out in the photo but I see what you're talking about. I had something similar on an Apple Watch years ago. I returned it no problem and the replacement was fine. Having said that, I expect most people won't notice this kind of thing, but MacRumors Forum users aren't most people hah.

 

[nrvous1]

I just bought a 14 Plus to see if the weight savings made a difference for in-hand comfort compared to the 14PM (it definitely does for me.)
However, I noticed that there is a small wrinkle in the OLED panel, under the glass, that doesn't look right. At first I thought it was something on the screen protector or glass, but it seems to be the actual panel.

I don't notice it much when using the phone in the daylight, but at night content or words in that area look slightly different. It's not a big deal to me, but was curious to see if this is a one-off or more widespread, and if I should take it to Apple to see if they'd swap it out.

In the attached image, if you draw a horizontal line to the right from the selfie camera, it's right by the edge of the light reflection.

Thanks for your help/opinions!

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How hard was the exchange process at apple? I’m thinking of swapping my 14 PM for a Pro.

 

[mattwestside]

How hard was the exchange process at apple? I’m thinking of swapping my 14 PM for a Pro.

It probably depends on where you're located. I am in the US, in California, so Apple Stores are everywhere. If you are just swapping phone during the return window for a different size, I don't think you even need an appointment.

In my case, since I was sharing what I considered a defect, I made a genius bar appointment just in case a tech needed to say yay or nay. Had they said nay I would have just returned the phone given we're so close to the 15's launch.